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Do's and Don'ts ... for effective job interviewing:

DO's:

Convey interest in the job position

Have some basic knowledge about what the company does, how long it has been in operation etc.

Review your qualifications mentally

Arrive 15 minutes early

Go alone

Use direct eye contact but don't stare

Be prepared to think on your feet

If you cannot keep a scheduled appointment, notify the interviewer immediately; ask to reschedule

Bring an updated resume

When filling out the application, answer all questions, don't indicate "refer to resume."

Check your spelling!!!

If hired, be prepared to show, in person, a valid photo ID and an ORIGINAL document that proves you are eligible to work in the United States. Some commonly acceptable documents are: Social Security card, birth certificate, US Passport. Scroll to the last page of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form for a complete list of acceptable documents.

DON'Ts:

Be passive or overly aggressive

Ramble

Worry about momentary silence

Answer an open-ended question with a "yes/no" and nothing else

Underestimate the interviewer

Criticize former employers/companies

Indicate that you have no idea what you what to do, but you need a job

Interview the interviewer

Some of the WORST questions asked by applicants:

Who gets the frequent flier miles?

Can you tell me about your retirement plan?

The job description mentions weekend work. Do I really have to do that?

What does your company do?

What does your company consider a good absenteeism record?

Do you have free parking?

Here are some better questions:

Could you describe what a typical day or week on the job might be like?

At my level, what type of working relationship would I have with people from other areas of the firm?

Is this position available because of growth in the company or hassomeone recently left the position?

Why is this position important to the company?

You seem so excited about the company. How did your career develop here?